Vice-President of Namibia

The vice-president of Namibia becomes president, when the preceding president dies, resigns or is removed from office via impeachment. The vice-president serves as the acting president of Namibia when the president is outside the country's borders, unable to fulfill the duties of the office. The vice-president is also a member of the National Assembly and the Cabinet. The vice-president is constitutionally required to 'assist the president in the execution of the functions of government,' and may be assigned any government portfolio by presidential proclamation.

Vice-President of the
Republic of Namibia
Incumbent
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
since 4 February 2024
AppointerPresident of Namibia
Term length5 years
Inaugural holderNickey Iyambo
Formation21 March 2015
Salary87,789 USD annually

The position of the vice-president was established in 2014 along with several other constitutional amendments. The position is controversial due to its unclear portfolio. Nickey Iyambo served as the first vice-president of Namibia from 2015 to 2018. The current vice-president is Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah since 4 February 2024.

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